Maldives unrest
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Maldives crises: MPs from joint opposition thrown out of Parliament building

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen refused to meet with diplomats from the European Union, Germany and the United Kingdom after the state of emergency was imposed in the Maldives last week.

published on : 15th February 2018
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Maldives President Yameen Abdul Gayoom not attempting to flee country: Spokesperson

This comes amid the turmoil after the top court's landmark order to free former President Mohamed Nasheed along with other high-profile prisoners.

published on : 3rd February 2018
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Maldives shuts parliament, resists order to free political prisoners

This comes after President Abdulla Yameen's regime resisted international pressure to comply with a landmark Supreme Court order to free political prisoners.

published on : 3rd February 2018
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Maldives president fires second police chief in three days

This comes amid growing political unrest after a court ordered the release and retrial of political prisoners, including an expresident.

published on : 3rd February 2018